Patient Intake Specialist, Access Center, UT Health Austin

Job Posting Title :

Patient Intake Specialist, Access Center, UT Health Austin

Hiring Department : Dell Medical School

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Feb 21, 2025

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : AUSTIN, TX

Job Details : General Notes

The Access Center at UT Health Austin at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Patient Intake Specialist.

Purpose

The Patient Intake Specialist serves as the initial point of contact for patients checking into UTHA. They will conduct initial intakes, assist with registration and admissions, record patient health history information and provide administration support to help improve the patient experience. This information is entered into our Electronic Health Record (EHR)system. The Intake Coordinator will also update the medical records of existing patients as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial intakes to ensure eligibility of potential patients. Obtain medical histories and personal information of new patients. Update medical records of existing patients.

Prepare new patient paperwork. Review documents for accuracy and completeness. Assist with registration / billing questions as needed. Verify insurance and complete admissions paperwork, obtaining accurate complete demographic insurance and medical information.

Answer patient questions about the admissions process and patient concerns. Answer questions about the registration process, the UTHA practice, and the medical team.

Schedule and reschedule appointments if needed. Inform the patient about any items to bring to the appointment, such as medications and prior medical records.

Prepare and maintain patient charts. Comply with the facility's regulations and policies.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate. Patient scheduling experience. Computer and data entry skills. Exceptional customer service and telephone skills. Strong medical terminology / healthcare operations knowledge.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree. Experience with health insurance a plus. Spanish / English bilingual communication skills preferred. Applicants should have some experience in an administrative role, preferably in a medical office, and excellent data entry skills. Strong medical terminology skills.

Salary Range

43,500 depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work in standard office environment

Repetitive use of a keyboard

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Salary : $43,500